Legal Officer (Hillsborough)

Job description

Role: Legal Officer (Hillsborough) Department: Legal Services: Location: Carbrook, Sheffield: Salary: £32,613 - £37,202: Hours: 37: Contract Type: Temporary until 31st March 2028 In this role you will support the provision of a comprehensive legal service to the Chief Constable, the Chief Officer Group and all officers and support staff at Humberside and South Yorkshire Police. Key responsibilities: Under supervision conduct a caseload of civil claims on behalf of the Chief Constable, undertaking research, liaising with interested parties, interviewing witnesses at all levels, assessing information, making decisions on liability and compiling reports for solicitors. This includes making recommendations for settlement or undertaking negotiations and putting forward arguments to reach a settlement with the claimant. Deals with disclosure requests, including assessing requests, conducting research, liaising with internal and external parties. Provide legal advice on a broad range of topics by researching and interpreting legislation, policy, and national guidance. Prepare evidence bundles. Collate relevant information from varying sources to assist in making evidence-based decisions....